Cinnamon Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Cinnamon is well-established as a safe dietary spice, with multiple meta-analyses showing no significant toxic or adverse effects across various doses and durations .
Evidence from systematic reviews indicates that cinnamon may improve metabolic markers, specifically by lowering fasting blood glucose and improving lipid profiles (cholesterol and fats) in individuals with type 2 diabetes .
The spice may influence insulin resistance and adipogenesis (the formation of fat cells) by interacting with PPARs (transcriptional factors that regulate how the body processes fats and sugars) .
Early research suggests that cinnamon supplementation might assist in reducing BMI and body weight, though some large reviews indicate these effects may be non-significant depending on the dose and duration of use .

Interesting fact

In ancient Egypt, cinnamon was so highly prized that it was used as a key ingredient in the embalming process and was considered more valuable than gold.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Dietary fibre

EPIC

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Iron

EPIC

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Calcium

SUPER

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Potassium

265

kcal per 100g

Protein3.95g

Fat2.22g

Carbs14.3g

Fiber38.8g

Sugar27.7g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.36g

Monounsat0.50g

Saturated0.73g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

As a perennial tree crop, cinnamon production can support agroforestry, though bark stripping requires careful management to ensure tree survival.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Whole sticks retain flavor longer than ground powder.

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Heat and light degrade the essential oils.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Safety of Cinnamon: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses ... - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Cinnamon Use in Type 2 Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effects of cinnamon on patients with metabolic diseases: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Do Cinnamon Supplements Have a Role in Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes – A Narrative Review? - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Cinnamon: Potential Role in the Prevention of Insulin Resistance ...

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of cinnamon supplementation on metabolic biomarkers in ...

[10]academic.oup.com

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

87.5

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